A mind-blowing coin with a nifty hidden mechanic is wowing the internet.
The object in question was made by Roman Booteen, an Instagram artist who creates intricate carvings on Zippo lighters and coins. Not only are the designs gorgeous to look…
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An annoying reminder that holograms like Amy Winehouse aren’t *actual* holograms
Oh, what’s in a name?
Amy Winehouse’s hologram will be going on tour in 2019 along with a live band, according to Engadget. Proceeds from the tour will benefit the Amy Winehouse Foundation, which raises funds for substance abuse programs.
The b…
Porgs make Magic Leap fun. The Internet of Things could make it useful.
The porg on the carpet looked up at me, its watery eyes pleading, tiny wings flapping uselessly. It wanted a snack. Or maybe a toy? In the background, C-3P0 droned on, occasionally interrupted by a bleating Chewbacca.
This was mixed reality exp…
Tokyo 2020 will be the first Olympic Games to use facial recognition
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The 2018 Winter Olympics had quite the tech spectacle with 1,200 Intel drones producing a memorable light show. However, it’s likely the 2020 Tokyo Olympics won’t make as big a deal for a new technological feat: widespread facial recognition for increased security.
No, this isn’t some science-fiction dystopian future. Select attendees of the games — including athletes, media, staff, and volunteers — will have their identities verified via a face scan to enter venues, the Tokyo Organizing Committee said in an announcement. This extra level of security will be at all of the Tokyo 2020 games as well as the Paralympic Games — a first for both. Read more…
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View More Tokyo 2020 will be the first Olympic Games to use facial recognitionThis actual black mirror could help you lose weight
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Naked 3-D Scanner
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Easy to set up • app is intuitive • Scans are breathtakingly accurate
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Price is high • Scans take a while to load
The Bottom Line
Groundbreaking self-imaging technology shows your body changing over time — which could be all the impetus you need for diet and exercise.
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The mirror wakes up suddenly, one glowing blue-white circle appearing like the eye of Sauron on its thick black bezel. A red laser beam shoots out, hitting its mark on the Bluetooth-connected platform where the mirror’s designated owner is to stand. Read more…
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View More This actual black mirror could help you lose weightAI can predict your personality simply by scanning your eyes
Eyes really do tell a story.
Using machine learning, earlier this year scientists discovered a connection between people’s personalities and their eye movements. They then deployed artificial intelligence to track and analyze the eye movements of 42 …
These glasses are designed to stop motion sickness
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These liquid-filled, goofy-looking glasses claim to cure motion sickness after just 10 minutes. Not only is the scientific backing a bit limited on these goggles, but they are also expensive — costing over $100. Read more…
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Crocs makes heels now, because we live in a very strange world
Today in footwear we never asked for: Crocs presents its Cyprus V heels.
This unfashionable pair of heels looks as though a set of Crocs was planted in soil, placed in direct sunlight, and grown into something much worse than the original. And they c…
German student comes up with an amazing ‘mobile airbag’ for your phone
We’ve all been there: A minor fumble, and seconds later your $500 (or more!) smartphone crashes to the floor.
A good case and a screen protector might protect you from the worst of the damage, but those things can only do so much. That’s where this i…
Microsoft leak hints that a rumored dual-screen Surface is pocket-sized
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Just don’t call it a Windows Phone.
Rumors of a dual-screen Surface have been kicking around for a little bit, but here’s a surprising new detail: It’s built for your pocket. That’s what it sounds like, anyway. The revelation comes from an internal document obtained by The Verge, though Microsoft hasn’t confirmed it.
“It’s a new pocketable Surface device form factor that brings together innovative new hardware and software experiences to create a truly personal and versatile computing experience,” the document — which is merely quoted, rather than reprinted in its entirety — reads. Read more…
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View More Microsoft leak hints that a rumored dual-screen Surface is pocket-sizedThese sneakers are made out of gum people spit on the ground
Gumshoes are sneakers made from recycled chewing gum that we walk on every day. Read more…More about Shoes, Candy, Sneakers, Innovations, and Recycling
View More These sneakers are made out of gum people spit on the groundMicrosoft tests underwater datacenter in the Scottish sea
Off the coast of Scotland’s Orkney Islands, waves crash, winds whip, and a damp fog from the sea hovers in the air nearly year round.
And now, underneath Scotland’s cold, turbulent waters, a data center hums away, providing the Scottish isles’ coasta…